Gorham Martele Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bon-Bon or Fruit Bowl Style 356

Description

Gorham Martele Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bon Bon or Fruit Bowl Style 356
Presented is a stunning Gorham Martele sterling silver Art Nouveau
Sterling Silver Bon-Bon or Fruit Bowl
marked for 950 fine sterling silver
with a style number of 356
. I have placed a picture of my research in the photos above. American standard sterling silver is .925 fine, so there is slightly more silver in this alloy
. This style first made in 1898 has a
great hand hammered finish with what appears to be a crocus floral bud motif winding around the apron rim from long winding stems and has
a scalloped draped pedestal base with a lovely mixed letter monogram on the bottom beneath the mark
. It has some minor dings in the bottom with some fine scratches and a scratched identity mark of SE 7449. The interior bottom seems a bit worn and was possibly buffed. This is an outstanding exotic piece, excellent for display in the finest collections or an excellent piece for any number of table settings and uses.
I have an interesting assortment of items listed so please look at my other auctions.
Measure
: 9” inches across x 7 5/8” inches, 2” inches at highest
Weight
: 18.8 ounces on my postal scale or 532 grams
Marks:
Marks for Gorham Martele .950 fine silver with a style or product code of
356
Condition
: some minor dings in the bottom, a period engraved mixed letter monogram on the bottom next to mark, some fine scratches,
The interior bottom seems a bit worn and was possibly buffed,
a scratched identity mark of SE 7449 on the bottom with mark
`       I am happy to answer questions and to send additional photos thanks for looking and please see my other auctions.
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